How To Fix WES_OUTBOUND036 - Dependent plant &1 does not belong to distr. chain &2/&3

WES_OUTBOUND036 - Overview

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: WES_OUTBOUND - Messages for Outbound Services

• Message number: 036

• Message text: Dependent plant &1 does not belong to distr. chain &2/&3

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WES_OUTBOUND036 - Details

• SAP Error Message:
  WES_OUTBOUND036 Dependent plant &1 does not belong to distr. chain &2/&3
  
  
  Cause:
  This error occurs during outbound delivery or shipping processes in SAP when the system checks the distribution chain configuration. Specifically, the dependent plant (plant &1) assigned to a sales document or delivery does not belong to the specified distribution chain (&2/&3).
  
  Distribution Chain in SAP is a combination of Sales Organization, Distribution Channel, and Division.
  Each plant must be assigned to the correct distribution chain to ensure proper processing of sales and delivery documents.
  If the plant is not correctly assigned or linked to the distribution chain, the system throws this error.
  
  
  Explanation:
  
  The system tries to validate that the plant involved in the delivery or sales process is part of the distribution chain defined by the sales organization, distribution channel, and division.
  If the plant is not assigned to the distribution chain, the outbound delivery cannot be processed because the logistics and sales